creativity. confidence. community.
Welcome to Oak LearnersOak Learners is a private alternative school and learning centre, offering a full and part time day school as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular programming, including tutoring, music, art, yoga, day camps and more.
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire creativity, foster technique and encourage confidence. We aim to nurture growth by developing individuality and promoting community.
Our approach
Oak Learners offers a Reggio Emilia Inspired Private School for students JK through Grade 6. Our curriculum is progressive, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based programming in a student-driven, teacher-facilitated, alternative learning environment.
Our mission is to inspire and create an authentic curriculum to provide a balanced learning environment, nurturing children’s natural curiosity about their world with student-centered experiences. We believe every child is capable and will be successful when every family belongs to a supportive educational community.
Vision
Core Values
Integrity in all endeavours.
Honesty & Transparency in all communication.
Accountability to ourselves, our mission and our Community.
A commitment to Innovation in education and development.
Collaboration and an appreciation for Diversity.
Register for the 2019-2020 School Year
Now accepting applications for students in Kindergarten through Grade Six.Learn more about our progressive and inquiry-based alternative private school, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of personalized learning. At Oak Learners, students are encouraged to explore their world in an interdiscipliniary approach to education and learning.Â
Registration is ongoing for the 2019-2020 School Year. Book a tour to visit us today to learn how your child can benefit from our personalized approach to education.Â
Alternative Learning Centre
Extra-Curricular Programmes
Beyond our Day School, Oak Learners also offers a wide range of programming for all ages, designed with creative and inquisitive learners in mind.
Academic Programs
At Oak Learners, we offer a unique and personalized approach to tutoring, which blends mentoring, mindfulness and academic support to ensure the best possible outcome for your child.
Music Programs
We offer a supportive learning atmosphere, working with your child’s unique learning style to inspire their strengths and interests. Private Music lessons available in: Guitar, Piano, Vocal, Violin, Ukulele, Drums, Bass & more!
Day Camps
Oak Learners offers PA Day, March Break and Summer camp experiences throughout the year, designed to engage naturally inquisitive and active children.
Mindfulness & Yoga
Oak Learners Mindfulness Programs are designed around you and your family, we teach children and adults alike how to quiet their mind, be in the present moment and heal from the inside out.
Special Dates
A Word
From Our Director
“Every child has the capacity to excel and succeed when they are given the tools and taught the skills to help them on their journey. “
– Kelly Farrell
Our News & Announcements
Stay up to date with news and events from the Oak Learners community.
Students at Oak Learners talk to CBC The National about Coronavirus in the News
This week, Oak Learners hosted Andrew Chang and his team from CBC News: The National to film a segment about what children are hearing and thinking about the current issues surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. Current students of our day school as well as PA Day Camp...
Demystifying Headlines: How to talk to kids about the news
It’s important to pay close attention to what children see in the news because studies have shown that kids are more afraid of violence in news coverage than in any other media content. By creating a proper perspective and context for news and current events programs,...
2nd Annual Lakeshore Moms Shoebox Project Supply Drive
Local Moms donate over $7500 in supplies and 149 showboxes in the 2nd Annual Lakeshore Moms Shoebox Project Supply Drive as well as over 1000 pieces of menstrual products for the Twelve Donations project.
Oak Learners director nominated for the 2020 Mompreneur Awards
Oak Learners Founder and Director, Kelly Farrell, is in the running for the 2020 Mompreneur Awards! Kelly has a passion for providing children with a unique and alternative learning environment.
Oak Learners Kindergarten Teacher Nominated for ECE of the Year by HiMama
Oak Learners’ Kindergarten teacher and Camp Director, Emma Van der Jagt was nominated for ECE of the Year on HiMama.com.
Smaller Classroom Ratios Bring Measurable Results
At Oak Learners, we believe that small classes benefit everyone. Students receive more individual attention and are able to build constructive relationships with both teachers and peers.
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Get In Touch
Location: 394 Royal York Rd. Etobicoke, ON
Telephone: 416.820.5233
Email: info@oaklearners.ca